burty Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Good call so much effort going into a car you randomly ended up with 🤝 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 I got these on Sunday along with a GFB boost controller from Si. Really happy with the condition. Fitted the front ARB which was a mission as I didn’t want to take the front pipe back off now that it’s nicely sealed. Got there in the end though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) As usual the job spiralled and I ended up replacing the hub ball joints as I had a nearly new set on some spare hubs and the originals were knackered. Also fitted the whiteline droplinks, new wishbones, anti lift kit, camber bolts and test fitted the wings ready to transport the car to my new work next week. I also cleaned the arches and waxoiled them. Edited September 30, 2021 by Pikey009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Pikey009 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Good little job done today, re-cut the threads for the bonnet holes and extracted one that was sheered then sorted that one too. Fitted it all temporarily for now but will clean everything up and paint it in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 Went for a little drive before loading up to transport to my new workplace. Tracking needs doing but other than that she’s all good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Wow looks awesome mate not mentioned it before but the wheels look perfect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just had a good catch up on the builds. Great work and what a transformation. Congratulations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Thanks very much lads, love the little thing, can’t wait to get it on the road Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Took it to its new home last Friday, Ripon, Yorkshire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Boring update but a big win for me. Just before I moved jobs the passenger window failed. Could hear the motor clicking away so I knew it had to be something simple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 After stripping it down I found there was only one bolt holding the motor to the regulator. Sounds like a simple job but I had to wrestle for over an hour to realign everything. I’d kept all the old bolts since buying the car and hidden amongst them I found the spare bolt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 ‘Simply’ rebuilt it and it now works. It best keep on working as I never want to deal with it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Is the colour growing on anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I love the colour mate tbh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) Same, always thought it was a good shade. You tempted with something else? Edited November 16, 2021 by Goldie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 I’d really love it to be black again but it’s about 3k for a good job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Pikey009 said: I’d really love it to be black again but it’s about 3k for a good job But it would be a mega gt after seeing how clean the engine bay and interior is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Claymore Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 9:48 PM, Pikey009 said: Is the colour growing on anyone? Actually liking the colour the more I see it. Haven't commented on your build for a while mate, but there's some great work going on. Really great eye for detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matty gt Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Had a read through your build thread mate there's serious work going on here love it mega job 👌 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Thanks v much, wish there was more progress but as usual I’m fitting it in around work and the car is in temp storage while the other area gets cleared. Once she’s back in there I can crack on with the tie rods and then fit the body panels properly. After that I’ll underseal the other half of the car ready for the spring when hopefully it will be back on the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Finally got the tie rods changed today. Took me ages to find the inners and in the end ECP actually came to the rescue. I also managed to get hold of some new boots too. The old ball joints were totally gone and both rods were seized together solid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just incase it’s not been covered, there is a brass locking tab that folds over the inner rod nut, the tabs will need tapping back out of the way in order to get the removal tool on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snails ep91 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 definately keep it blue mate. looks great and a lovely colour. hope you get it on the road soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Underside of the car is really starting to come together. Edited January 26, 2022 by Pikey009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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